The Ondo State House of Assembly has declared the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyetidawa as the Acting Governor of the State.
A statement by the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Olamide Oladiji, says ailing Governor Akeredolu has forwarded a letter transferring power to Aiyetidawa.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has for the past months been battling health related challenges and has not been seen in Ondo State since he returned from his oversees medical trip.
Read the statement by the Ondo State Speaker, Olamide Oladiji below:
“Following Doctor’s advice on the need for medical follow up after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, has forwarded the letter on medical leave to the State House of Assembly.”
“Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
“According to the letter, his Deputy,Hon.Lucky Aiyedatiwa would now assume the responsibilities of the Governor in acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.”
“The leave is expected to commence on Wednesday, 13th December, 2023.
“Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.”
